#042D35

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #042D35?

RGB(4, 45, 53), HSL(189.8, 86.0%, 11.2%), CMYK(92.5%, 15.1%, 0.0%, 79.2%).

Q: Does #042D35 meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.67:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#042D35 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 4, 45, 53, in HSL 189.8°, 86.0%, 11.2%, and in CMYK 92.5%, 15.1%, 0.0%, 79.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 5001 Green Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#042D35

RGB

4, 45, 53

HSL

189.8, 86.0%, 11.2%

HSV

189.8, 92.5%, 20.8%

CMYK

92.5%, 15.1%, 0.0%, 79.2%

OKLCH

0.2744 0.0452 214.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5001 Green Blue

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.